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Team Talk
August 2008
Central Florida District
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 Dr. Larry D. Dennis Central Florida
District Superintendent
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Characteristics of Churches Committed to
Developing Cutting Edge Disciples - Part II
Discipling Churches Intentionally Make Disciples In an attempt to better understand the dynamic of growing churches, I've observed some characteristics. A closer look a commitment to:
The Lost & Hurting Discipling people in recovery; from alcohol, drug, tobacco, to other addictions. Their members actively are pouring their lives into hurting and broken people.
Children Discipling children through Christian preschools, exciting Sunday school programs, and/or weekly children's ministries and activities-they are bringing children along.
Youth More than a gathering place, they are intentionally discipling teenagers for life.
Adult Adult small groups are focused on discipling one another.
Worship Disciples first and artists second.
Discipleship is about challenging people, accountablity and bringing them along. There is a great difference between a crowd and a congregation. When people sense a movement and empowerment of God, and care enough to disciple, those reached will stay and grow into disciples. Disciples ultimately become disciple makers.
Committed to Developing Cutting Edge Disciples,
Larry
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N.Y.I. |
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NYI Leadership Conference September 8-10th 
A Leadership Conference for District Presidents, Global Convention Coordinators, Trainers, Quiz Directors, Summer Camp Directors and any other members of the District NYI team.
Orlando Center Pointe
9580 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando, FL 32825
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W.O.W....It's September 12th!
Apopka Calvary, 750 S. Roger Williams Rd, Apopka, FL 32703 
W.O.W. Youth Lock-In
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Adult Ministries |
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District Women's Retreat October 17 & 18
Crown Plaza Hotel, 10221 Princess Palm Ave. ,Tampa, FL 33610
Make your reservation today to join our District's women and hear the amazing story of 9/11 widom, Jennifer Sands.
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Men's Conference Saturday, October 18th
First Church of the Nazarene, 2745 S. Badcock St., Melbourne, FL 32901
Contact Donna nazarenem@cfl.rr.com 321.723.3745 for more information. |
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Ministry Resources |
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Church Health Dr. Tom Bandy 
Did you miss July 22nd's Cross Training?
DVD's of Dr. Bandy's presentation are available.
Cost:$5.00
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Leadership |
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Ministers & Mates Retreat October 6, 7, & 8th 
Melbourne Oceanfront Hilton, Melbourne, FL
Is your Pastor registered? This year's Ministers & Mates Retreat will provide three stress-less days- a digital fast-from PDA's, cell phones & emails. You will be under the ministry of Dr. J.K. Warrick and his wife Patty. It will be an investment in you and your church. Rejuvenating yourselves is part of Developing Cutting Edge Disciples. To register, or for more information contact teamcentraloffice@verizon.net. |
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News from the Team |
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Two Churches Merge
Sunday, August 3 was the first Sunday for the merger of two Hispanic churches. The congregation of Orlando Metro West Hispanic and Pastor Deborah Lugo joined with the congregation of Winter Park Iglesia and Pastor Angel Guzman to form Orlando Monte de Santidad. Pastor Lugo is the Senior Pastor, and Pastor Guzman will serve as the associate. They meet on a beautiful campus on Hiawassee Road. District Hispanic Coordinator Edgar Diaz assisted the two groups with the process.
VBS Reports Are In!  Many exciting reports have been received this summer about Vacation Bible School. Kissimmee Iglesia reported 55 children in attendance. Pastor Dennis Jones (Orlando Union Park) says many children accepted Christ during their recent VBS.
Tampa Crosspointe's children's ministries team created "Backstage Pass" -- a movie-themed VBS. Each night was opened by a pair of MC's (in a tux and gown no less) and special entertainment. A movie clip was played and the kids then went to groups and studied an age-appropriate lesson based on that particular night's movie theme and learned a song. There was lots of music, food, games, crafts, and even a "memory fairy" to help them remember their nightly memory verse. A resident 'movie critic' helped them learn about missions. Sunday morning featured a special presentation called "A Night at The Oscars" and each age group presented what they had learned in a song, and were all awarded "Oscars". VBS can be a valuable tool to reach children and their families for Christ.
Child Safety Resources Available
The Children's Ministries section of the Church of the Nazarene website has excellent resources for churches to develop and adopt child safety policies. Visit www.nazarene.org, click on the "children" tab, then "resources."
The Church Triumphant
Thelma Say, wife of retired elder and missionary Paul Say, went home to heaven in July, following a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Ruskin Community Church of the Nazarene. Thelma and her husband served the church as missionaries for 31 years in Mexico, Argentina and the Dominican Republic. Messages of sympathy may be sent to Rev. Say at 1006 124th St., Bradenton, FL 34202. | |
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